Participants will be given an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. You will assess your strengths and weaknesses in terms of business ownership, learn about the importance of planning, discuss legal and regulatory requirements and identify sources of financing.

Session topic:

Participants will be given an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. You will assess your strengths and weaknesses in terms of business ownership, learn about the importance of planning, discuss legal and regulatory requ

Registration:

Register by emailing or calling Glenna Ervin at gervin@semo.edu or 573-651-2929 more...

This live television program is intended to educate viewers on a wide range of topics related to gardening in the Ozarks. The KOLR10 meteorologist and others from KOLR10 television, Springfield, conduct the interview, which includes MU Extension horticulture specialists and others with gardening expertise. The program airs on Thursdays on the KOLR10 Midday Newscast, at 11:15am.

Tai Chi for Arthritis is an easy and effective exercise class, integrating the mind and body, that improves flexibility, muscle strength and balance. The class is based on the Tai Chi for Arthritis program supported by the Arthritis Foundation of America.

The Strength and Balance Exercises for the Elderly program is to help frail seniors learn to improve their mobility and balance and reduce risk of falls. The program focuses on breathing, strength, stretch, coordination, and balance.

The Basics of Writing a Business Plan" is designed for business owners and managers who need to know how to create a business plan for their organization so the plan can be a useful management tool. During this course, participants will learn the importance of business plans, the key required elements of a basic plan and data that must be included

Session topic:

The Basics of Writing a Business Plan" is designed for business owners and managers who need to know how to create a business plan for their organization so the plan can be a useful management tool. During this course, participants will learn the importan

"The Basics of Writing a Business Plan" is designed for business owners and managers who need to know how to create a business plan for their organization so the plan can be a useful management tool. During this course, participants will learn the importance of business plans, the key required elements of a basic plan and data that must be included

Session topic:

"The Basics of Writing a Business Plan" is designed for business owners and managers who need to know how to create a business plan for their organization so the plan can be a useful management tool. During this course, participants will learn the importa

Each workshop will vary, but content will focus on one or more of these topics:Preservation method to use for highest quality and safety in home preserved foods.Solutions to common canning problems.Hands-on experience with new recipes and sources of the latest research—each workshop will feature differentprocesses and use different produce (chosen by availability).

Session topic:

This class will focus on water bath canning of jams/jellies.

Registration:

Please call the Camden County MU Extension Office at 573-346-2644 or email camdencomissouri.edu.

The Greene County MU Extension office is pleased to host the 2014 Organic Gardening Academy. This series of classes related to organic gardening will present proven, science based techniques on a wide range of topics. Each class will include a presentation of the subject, followed by a hands-on demonstration of the techniques learned during the class. The speakers have a passion for organic gardening, and subject matter expertise.

Session topic:

Organic Weed Management

Registration:

The introductory class on April 17 is free. The registration fee for each following class is $20. A discounted rate of $180 is available for all 10 classes purchased as a package, if purchased by May 1, 2014. To register or for more information, contact Lorri Winters at the MU Extension - Greene County office; 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield, MO; call 417-881-8909, or email WintersL@missouri.edu

Class size:

20

Event full:

No

Cost:

$20.00A discounted rate of $180 is available for all 10 classes purchased as a package, if purchased by May 1, 2014.

Bright red tomatoes, colorful peppers, sweet juicy peaches and other fresh produce picked from your own garden, a farmers market or a nearby farm can be enjoyed all year long if preserved properly. This series of classes on home food preservation will teach the latest and safest ways to can, freeze and dry foods. Sign up for just one session or all five: June 5 Jam & Jellies, June 12 Freezing & Drying, June 19 Pressure Canning, July 17 Pickles and July 31 Canning Salsa & Fruit. Registration Deadlines: one week prior to class date. more...

Session topic:

Canning Salsa and Fruit: This session will focus on water bath canning and the products which may be safely canned using this method—salsa, fruits, pickles, and tomatoes.

Registration:

To register, make check payable to University Extension Council and mail to University of MO Extension, 260 Brown Road, St. Peters, MO 63376. Or call 636-970-3000 to pay with Visa, Master Card or Discover. Registration deadline is one week prior to class date.

Cost:

$15.00$15 per session or $60 for all five. Price reduced to $10 per session for Master Gardeners and 4-H members and leaders.

The program director and staff from "The Little School" day care center will participate in the MOve Smart program. A program to encourage providers to incorporate more physical activity into their program plans. The program supports physical activity and the reduction of childhood obesity.